Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program FY2026

USGS Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026

Agency: Geological Survey

Assistance Listings: 15.821 -- USGS Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program

Last Updated: April 8, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landslide Hazards Program announces a funding opportunity under the Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program, established by the National Landslide Preparedness Act (Public Law 116-323). This program provides resources to assist state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments in reducing landslide risk through hazard mapping, risk assessments, public education, and interagency coordination. Landslides occur in every U.S. state and territory, often with little warning, causing fatalities, disrupting transportation and commerce, and inflicting... billions of dollars in damage annually. This program addresses these challenges by funding projects that:•Enhance Risk Assessments: Develop detailed landslide hazard maps and analyses to identify high-risk areas.•Improve Community Preparedness: Deliver outreach campaigns, workshops, and educational materials that empower residents and decision-makers to recognize warning signs and prepare for landslide events.•Promote Collaboration: Build partnerships among government agencies, universities, and local organizations to share knowledge and resources for effective risk reduction. Eligible applicants include state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments. Universities may participate on behalf of state geological surveys or other eligible offices. Each proposal must address at least one Guidance Criterion (hazard mapping, planning and coordination, education and outreach, or Alaska-specific hazards).Alignment with Federal PrioritiesThis program fulfills statutory requirements and advances key federal directives emphasizing preparedness, hazard mitigation, scientific integrity, and interagency coordination:•EO 14303 - Restoring Gold Standard Science (5/23/2025): Alignment: Reinforces scientific integrity and evidence-based decision-making, which aligns with the grant"s emphasis on rigorous methodologies, transparent data management, and peer-reviewed dissemination of results.•EO 14239 – Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness (3/19/2025): Alignment: Supports coordination with state and local governments for emergency preparedness, which aligns with landslide grants" focus on improving community preparedness and interagency collaboration.•EO 14308 – Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response (6/12/2025): Alignment: Promotes hazard mitigation and interagency coordination for natural disasters; landslide preparedness often overlaps with wildfire recovery and postfire slope stability concerns.•EO 14313 – Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission (7/3/2025): Alignment: Encourages environmental stewardship and community engagement, complementing landslide grant objectives for public education and outreach.•SO 3438 – Managing Federal Energy Resources and Protecting the Environment (8/1/2025): Alignment: Balances resource development with environmental protection, which resonates with landslide hazard mapping goals to safeguard communities and infrastructure.•SO 3443 – Elevating and Unifying DOI's Wildland Fire Management Program (9/10/2025): Alignment: Enhances wildfire management and interagency coordination, which is relevant because landslide risks often increase after wildfires due to destabilized slopes.Funding this program is essential to protect lives, infrastructure, and economic stability while advancing federal mandates and strategic priorities. Show full description

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

• State governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• County governments
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Additional information

This Notice of Funding Opportunity is open to state, Tribal, territorial, and local governments. A university may submit a proposal on behalf of a state geological survey or other state office if they are organized under a university system. Direct any questions about eligibility to the USGS Project Officer.

Grantor contact information

Description

Amber Brazil
amber_brazil@ios.doi.gov

Email

amber_brazil@ios.doi.gov

amber_brazil@ios.doi.gov

Documents

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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| 2026LandslideNOFO_Final.pdf | 2026 Landslide NOFO Final.pdf | Apr 8, 2026 07:36 PM UTC |
| BudgetSummaryTable_Template.docx | Budget Summary Table Template.docx | Apr 8, 2026 07:36 PM UTC |

Link to additional information

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Closing: June 8, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov

Award

$1,000,000

Program Funding

10

Expected awards

$10,000

Award Minimum

$250,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

G26AS00010

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

-- Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

April 8, 2026

Archive date:

June 9, 2026